Melissa D'Ambrosio
Rosemere,QC
Summary
Proven educator with extensive experience at the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board, adept in differentiated instruction and educational support. Excels in fostering academic growth through constructive feedback and interpersonal communication, significantly enhancing student performance. Demonstrates exceptional organization and problem-solving skills, contributing to a positive and impactful learning environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Mentor Teacher-Teacher Induction Program
Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board
03.2022 - Current
- Served as a role model for professionalism, integrity, and dedication within the mentorship program environment.
- Enhanced mentee performance by providing personalized guidance and support.
- Guided mentees in identifying personal strengths and planning for professional growth.
- Served as role model for mentees by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards.
- Assisted mentees with curriculum and instructional planning.
- Demonstrated effective teaching strategies.
- Guided mentees in overcoming challenges by sharing personal experiences and offering practical advice.
- Collaborated with fellow mentors to exchange best practices, ensuring continuous improvement of mentoring strategies.
- Monitored mentee performance consistently, identifying areas of improvement and adjusting mentorship approaches accordingly.
- Offered constructive feedback on mentee progress, enabling them to refine their skills and enhance their potential.
- Encouraged mentees to participate in professional development.
Remedial Teacher-Franklin Hill Elementary School
Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board
08.2015 - Current
- Cycle 2 and Cycle 3 remedial support in English Language Arts and Mathematics.
- Assessed skills to identify possible learning difficulties and gaps that may become evident during reading, writing, and/or Mathematics.
- Provided one-on-one and small group support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Collaborated with teachers, non-teaching professionals, PSD consultants, administration, students, and parents to develop and revise Individualized Educational Plans ensuring realistic progress.
- Consulted confidential files and non-teaching professionals to make effective and relevant recommendations to ensure the student's Individualized Education Plan was clear and interventions, objectives, adaptations/modifications, method for evaluation were effective.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating effective instructional models with at-risk students and students with special learning needs such as: explicit instruction, strategic teaching, application of progress monitoring tools.
- Collected teacher observations to complete at risk-forms for students transitioning to high school.
- Attended transition meetings in collaboration with high school administration, teachers, guidance counselors.
- Attended transition meetings for students transferring to a specialized school setting.
- Thoroughly completed requests to advocate for student use of specific assistive technology through Measure 30810.
- Trained students and staff to effectively use assistive technology.
- Planned in collaboration with the classroom teachers and instructed using various resource models that are appropriate for diverse learning needs.
- Supported the classroom teachers with the implementation of adaptations/modifications.
- Communicated pertinent information on student progress to the classroom teachers, student, parents, administrators, PSD consultants (includes interdisciplinary meetings and AD Hoc meetings).
- Attended professional development tailored to the needs of remedial teachers ( Resource Teacher Network).
- Chairperson of School Level Special Needs Committee (2017-2024).
- Chairperson of Teacher Council (2016-2017).
- Teacher Council member representing Cycle 3 (2017-2022).
- Teacher representative ( Cycle 3) in the development of the school's Educational Project.
- Initiator of various student extra-curricular activities (iMovie Club, Mindfulness Club, Dance Club, Green Team ( recipient of the OSENTREPRENDRE Challenge award).
Generalist Teacher- Twin Oaks Elementary
Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board
08.2012 - 06.2015
- Cycle 1-3 French Second Language teacher ( taught French Second Language, Drama, Art, Ethics and Religious Culture)
- Grade 3 English Language Arts teacher
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Established strong relationships with parents by maintaining open lines of communication, addressing concerns promptly, and celebrating student achievements together.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with educational research, trends, and best practices for teaching generalist subjects.
- Developed Individualized Education Plans to address diverse student needs, resulting in increased academic achievement.
- Evaluated student performance with ongoing assessments, ensuring timely intervention for struggling learners.
- Improved student collaboration skills through group projects and team-based learning activities.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations, fostering mutual respect, and providing consistent feedback on student performance.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units that connected subject matter across multiple content areas and promoted critical thinking skills among students.
- Coordinated the school's talent show.
- Member of Teacher Council.
- Organized after-school tutoring sessions to provide additional support for students requiring extra assistance.
- Integrated technology in the classroom (i.e. piloted a research platform designed for elementary students, developed by Concordia University, where the performance task was to create a podcast, student-lead conference portfolio work was digitalized).
Generalist Teacher-Our Lady of Peace Elementary
Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board
08.2011 - 06.2012
- Taught Grade 1 English Language Arts and Mathematics, Grade 2 Ethics and Religious Culture, Grade 6 Science and Technology as well as History, Geography, and Citizenship.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, and course work.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons that follow the Progression of Learning.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as a singing club that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions ( coordinated these sessions).
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities (piloted SLWSB Mobile Career Exploration Center's Online Electronics Module).
- Member of Teacher Council.
Generalist Teacher-Honoré Mercier Elementary
English Montreal School Board
04.2011 - 06.2011
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive lessons, incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities.
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Evaluated student performance using formative assessments to provide targeted feedback while concurrently adjusting lesson plans based on data-driven insights.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
- Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Kindergarten And Elementary Education
McGill University
Montreal, QC06.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
McGill University
Montreal, QC05.2007
Skills
- Organization
- Interpersonal Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Role Modeling
- Goal Setting and Planning
- Scheduling
- Progress Monitoring
- Group and individual instruction
- Educational Support
- Constructive Feedback
- Differentiated Instruction
Accomplishments
Member of a PLC in Mathematics ( 2018-2024). Created C1 and C2 rich learning tasks for Cycle 3 teachers.
Collaborated with PSD's Mathematics Consultant to create, facilitate, and present 2 workshops designed specifically for remedial teachers supporting students in Mathematics.
Collaborated with a Consultant from GRICS and a team from the SWLSB and the EMSB to design Grade 1 and Grade 4 Situational Problems to publish on BIM ( 2021-2023).
In partnership with RECIT QC and ALDI, presented a workshop on accessible educational technology, offered to the English sector teachers and professionals ( October 2023).
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Full Professional
Timeline
Mentor Teacher-Teacher Induction Program
Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board
03.2022 - Current
Remedial Teacher-Franklin Hill Elementary School
Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board
08.2015 - Current
Generalist Teacher- Twin Oaks Elementary
Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board
08.2012 - 06.2015
Generalist Teacher-Our Lady of Peace Elementary
Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board
08.2011 - 06.2012
Generalist Teacher-Honoré Mercier Elementary
English Montreal School Board
04.2011 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Education - Kindergarten And Elementary Education
McGill University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
McGill University
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